List of Bank Holidays in Uttarakhand - [January to December]

By : Neha Dhyani

Updated : Mar 10, 2023, 20:10

We have shared the list and details of bank holidays in Uttarakhand here. Uttarakhand is a state in India that is located in the country's northwest corner. The city of Dehradun serves as the state's capital. There are numerous banking institutions in the state, which observe festivals, gazetted holidays and other public occasions as bank holidays in Uttarakhand.

To help you gain an insight into the important days on which banks remain closed in Uttarakhand, we have shared a list here. Check out the bank holidays in Uttarakhand 2023 with their details below.

Bank Holidays in Uttarakhand 2023

Figure out about the bank holidays in Uttarakhand by going through the information shared here. Uttarakhand is home to the ‘Pahari’ culture and the beauty of its mountains. Mainly all Hindu festivals are celebrated in Uttarakhand. Therefore, days like Diwali, Holi, Ram Navami, etc. are observed as bank holidays in Uttarakhand.

Some other days on which banks will remain closed in Uttarakhand include all gazetted holidays of India, such as Republic Day, Independence Day and Gandhi Jayanti. Check the details of all the bank holidays in Uttarakhand 2023 here.

List of Bank Holidays in Uttarakhand 2023

There are many bank holidays in Uttarakhand in 2023 for private as well as public sector banks. We have shared the list of bank holidays in Uttarakhand 2023 below.

Date & Month

Day

Uttarakhand Bank Holidays

Type of Holiday

January 15

Sunday

Makar Sankranti

Regional

January 26

Thursday

Republic Day

Public

January 26

Thursday

Vasant Panchami

Religious

March 8

Wednesday

Holi

Religious

March 22

Wednesday

Cheti Chand

Regional

March 30

Thursday

Ram Navami

Religious

April 1

Saturday

Closing of Bank Accounts

Official

April 4

Tuesday

Mahavir Jayanti

Religious

April 7

Friday

Good Friday

Religious

April 14

Friday

Ambedkar Jayanti

Public

April 14

Friday

Vaisakhi

Religious

April 22

Saturday

Idul Fitr

Religious

May 1

Monday

Labour Day

International

June 29

Thursday

Bakrid / Eid al Adha

Religious

July 16

Sunday

Harela

Regional

July 29

Saturday

Muharram

Religious

August 15

Tuesday

Independence Day

Public

September 7

Thursday

Janmashtami

Religious

October 2

Monday

Gandhi Jayanti

Public

October 24

Tuesday

Vijaya Dashami

Religious

October 28

Saturday

Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti

Regional

November 9

Thursday

Uttarakhand Day

Regional

November 12

Sunday

Diwali

Religious

November 15

Wednesday

Bhai Dooj

Religious

November 17

Friday

Chhath Puja

Religious

December 25

Monday

Christmas Day

Religious

Bank Holidays in Uttarakhand - Details

After going through the list of Uttarakhand bank holidays, you must get the details about the regional festivals of the state. We have shared further information about some of the most significant regional bank holidays in Uttarakhand 2023 here.

Cheti Chand (March 22)

Cheti Chand is an important regional observance in the state of Uttarakhand. This is celebrated on the occasion of Sindhi New Year, which falls on the second day of the Sindhi month of Chet. Cheti Chand is observed as a regional bank holiday in Uttarakhand.

Harela (July 16)

Shravan Harela is a Hindu festival that commemorates the beginning of the rainy season (Monsoon). Harela translates to "Green Day" and is observed in the Hindu calendar month of Shravan. In 2020, Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat accepted the proposal to of making July 16 an official bank holiday in Uttarakhand.

Uttarakhand Day (November 9)

Uttarakhand Day, also known as Uttarakhand Divas, commemorates the founding of the Indian state of Uttarakhand. It has been observed since 2000 on every November 9. This day is commemorated with numerous public events. Uttarakhand Day is also one of the most significant regional bank holidays in Uttarakhand.

Diwali (November 12)

Diwali is a Hindu festival celebrated with much enthusiasm across different parts of the country. This festival is celebrated with equal fervour in the state of Uttarakhand. Needless to say, Diwali is also a bank holiday in Uttarakhand. People decorate their houses with lights and flowers and share sweets with each other on this day.

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FAQs on Bank Holidays in Uttarakhand

Q1. What are the bank holidays in Uttarakhand in 2023?

The bank holidays in Uttarakhand in 2023 include Republic Day, Holi, Vasant Panchami, Good Friday, Ambedkar Jayanti, Ram Navami, Idul Fitr, Vijaya Dashmi, Diwali, Janmashtami, Independence Day, Guru Nanak Jayanti, Uttarakhand Day, Gandhi Jayanti, Christmas Day, etc.

Q2. Is July 16 a bank holiday in Uttarakhand?

Yes, July 16 will be observed as a bank holiday in Uttarakhand on the occasion of Harela. This is a festival that marks the onset of the monsoon and is celebrated by mainly Hindus. Harela is a big occasion in Uttarakhand and is, therefore, observed as a bank holiday in Uttarakhand.

Q3. Are there any regional bank holidays in Uttarakhand?

Yes, there are several regional bank holidays in Uttarakhand. Some of them are listed below:

  • Harela
  • Uttarakhand Day
  • Cheti Chand

Q4. Are there any gazetted bank holidays in Uttarakhand?

Yes, there are three gazetted bank holidays in Uttarakhand, including Republic Day (January 26), Independence Day (August 15), and Gandhi Jayanti (October 2). These holidays are set by the Reserve Bank of India and every private and public bank in India is obligated to observe these as bank holidays.

Q6. Are Saturdays bank holidays in Uttarakhand?

Only some Saturdays are observed as bank holidays in Uttarakhand. As per the guidelines set by the Reserve Bank of India, only the second and fourth Saturdays of the month are bank holidays in Uttarakhand. Meaning that the first and third Saturdays of the month are working days.

Q7. Where can I find the list of bank holidays in Uttarakhand?

We have shared the list of bank holidays in Uttarakhand 2023 here. You can conveniently plan your bank visits throughout the different months of the year after going through the given list. We have also shared details about some of the most significant regional bank holidays in Uttarakhand here.